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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

25

Holstein class entries many at Ashville Farms event

In Holstein classes continued from page nine, entries include Ashville Farms J H Taylor and Son J W Carney T J Brownridge and Son Gordon Sinclair R C Alexander Ross Segsworth Brock Harris and others for senior herd inter-township and progeny categories with open and junior get listings among participants.

Holstein R. C Alexander Gordon Sinclair Ross Segsworth Ashville Farms J. Brownridge R. C. Alexander Ashville Farms Ltd Brock Harris J. H. Taylor Nelson Trafalgar

Durham Beats Campbellville To Tie Series 5-4

Durham tied the series with a 5 to 4 win over Campbellville in Durham on Friday September 16. The game ended after seven and a half innings as sunset halted play. Durham built a four run first inning lead, Campbellville answered with three in the fifth, and Durham added the deciding run in the sixth. Capel worked four and one third for Durham with Garvie finishing. Hamilton and Roberts pitched for Campbellville.

Durham Campbellville Harry Hamilton Weis Hamiltoning Corbett Roberts Hamilton Faulkner Elliott Lloyd Jack Laking Henderson Bill Cairns Jackson Faulkner Garvier Wingrove McPhail Hamilton Capel Garvie

Left Handers Face Persecution in a Right Handed World

A defense of left handed people led by author Eric Hodgins argues they are a persecuted minority. It notes long history of trying to change left handedness, bias in tools and language, and the marginal status of southpaws despite occasional advantages in baseball and sports.

Eric Hodgins Mr. Hodgins Mr. Blandings

Canada Asphalt Industry Charged With Price Fixing

A three-man restrictive trade practices commission alleges Canada's asphalt and tar cooling industry maintained illegal price fixing schemes for about 20 years. The 282 page report names 10 firms including The Barrett Co Montreal Dominion Tar and Chemical Co Montreal Canadian Gypsum Co Toronto and Bishop Asphalt Papers Ltd Portneuf. The justice minister will review the findings with legal advisors before deciding on possible government action.

Roy Laberge Ottawa (Cp Canada Garson the Barrett Co. Ltd Montreal Dominion Tar and Chemical Co.Ltd Canadian Gypsum Co. Ltd Toronto Bishop Asphalt Papers Ltd Portneuf

Legendary Indian fighter McLean recalls frontier days

Manitoba settler John McLean, famed for his brawn and cunning, is celebrated as a northern legendary figure. Stories recount his 1837 emigration, clashes with Indigenous locals over crops, and a bold ambush using a hidden dress trunk to deter danger.

Portage la Prairie Man Manitoba Big John McLean Scot William Cochrane McLean Tory Davy Crockett Rigs Hollow Mr. McLean

Thompson and Griffin Shower Honors

Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin hosted a kitchen shower Friday September 23 at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. Decorations featured pink white autumn leaves and flowers as guests enjoyed euchre songs readings and speeches followed by a light lunch.

Thompson Arthur Griffin Frank Thompson Harold Griffin Herb Taylor John Anne van Drappen Gloria Albertson R. L. Davidson Joyce Peavey

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